★ HOW OLD IS MELISSA GEORGE?
Melissa George is 49 years old, born August 6, 1976 in AU · Leo.
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★ LEDE
About
Melissa George pivoted from Australian soap-opera star to Hollywood thriller lead, anchoring breakout roles in remakes and genre films that defined 2000s cinema. Born in Australia in 1976, she cut her teeth on Home and Away (1993–1996) before moving to the US and debuting in Dark City (1998). Her Leo drive to lead—whether headlining The Amityville Horror (2005), 30 Days of Night (2007), or Triangle (2009)—made her a fixture in stylized, high-concept horror.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Melissa George built her career across two continents, anchoring prestige TV and genre cinema with equal conviction. She began as Angel Parrish on the Australian soap opera Home and Away between 1993–1996, then moved to the US and made her feature film debut with a supporting role in the 1998 tech noir Dark City. Her transition to leading roles came via the 2005 remake of The Amityville Horror, followed by the thriller Derailed (2005) and the genre films 30 Days of Night (2007) and Triangle (2009)—projects that established her as a preferred face for high-concept, visually stylized horror. Outside film, George demonstrated range on television: she played the recurring role of Lauren Reed on ABC's Alias (2003–2004), earned a Golden Globe nomination for Laura Hill on HBO's In Treatment (2008), and won the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress for her portrayal of Rosie in the Australian miniseries The Slap (2011), which she reprised in the 2015 American adaptation. More recently, she starred as Margot Fox on the Apple TV+ drama series The Mosquito Coast from 2021–2023. As an actor, she performs across film, television, and digital platforms, embodying characters that range from vulnerable to commanding. Born 6 August 1976, she brings Leo's natural authority and intensity to roles that demand both psychological depth and physicality. Her dual citizenship—Australian and American—reflects her career trajectory across both industries.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
George began performing as a teenager in Australia, landing the role of Angel Parrish on the long-running soap opera Home and Away in 1993 when she was 17. She remained on the show until 1996, establishing herself in Australian television before pursuing opportunities in the United States.
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Trivia
- She made her US film debut in Dark City (1998), a cyberpunk noir directed by Alex Proyas that has since become a cult classic.
- George earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Laura Hill in the first season of HBO's In Treatment, a prestigious therapy-centered drama.
- She won the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress for playing Rosie in The Slap (2011) and returned to the character in the 2015 American TV remake.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Melissa George tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Melissa George?
- Melissa George is 49 years old (born August 6, 1976).
- When is Melissa George's birthday?
- Melissa George was born on August 6, 1976.
- What is Melissa George's zodiac sign?
- Melissa George is a Leo, born August 6, 1976.
- What is Melissa George's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Melissa George was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Melissa George from?
- Melissa George is from AU.
- What does Melissa George do?
- Melissa George is a actor.
- Is Melissa George still alive?
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